After-Abortion Stories

Submitted by: Lauren I found out I was pregnant at only 4 weeks, and knew at that moment that I didn’t want to keep it. I have 2 kids of my own (the smallest 1 years old), and a step daughter. My relationship has been toxic and abusive, and I knew there was not enough of me to take care of … [Read more...] about Mixed Emotions

Submitted by: Maria 32 years ago today I had an abortion because my boyfriend at the time did not want the pregnancy -- or me -- whilst I was pregnant. I am ashamed to say that I was coerced into it and eventually chose it because of the alternative, which was threatened destitution. At that … [Read more...] about 32 Years Ago Today

Presentado por: Manuela [English translation below] Hace 5 meses mi vida cambio, tome la decision mas importante de mi vida. Decidi un aborto de un embarazo no deseado. tengo una relación un poco confusa desde hace mucho tiempo, que no he podido dejar del todo por amor tóxico o miedo a la … [Read more...] about Me escogi a mi

Submitted by: Jessica I was 22 years old when my boyfriend and I became pregnant. We always used condoms every single time. He wanted me to get on actual birth control, but as crazy as it sounds, I wanted to save unprotected sex for my future husband. It was something that I felt was the right … [Read more...] about I had an abortion and my EX told everybody about it

Submitted by: Jen 5th July 2019 at the age of 38, I ended an unplanned pregnancy. It was a decision I'd thought I'd never make, but I was so scared of either option -- to give birth or to have a termination -- and I just needed it to go away. My boyfriend at the time was unhelpful, giving me all … [Read more...] about Two Years Ago Today

Submitted by: Jennifer It's my turn to share my story of grief and regret. They say that abortion is easy and that there's nothing to it, but my story says otherwise. I had my first abortion when I was 17. I told my parents that I was pregnant. The long story short is that my dad told me to … [Read more...] about I’ve Had Two Abortions and My Daughter Just Had One

Submitted by: Anonymous It's been a week and a day since I had my abortion. It was a hard choice for me to make, one that I didn't really want to make at all. You see, I wanted my baby. I tried for half a year to get pregnant. I was fearful that I wasn't able to, but I finally got my positive … [Read more...] about Hyperemesis Gravidarum Forced my Hand

Submitted by: Faye Hello dear friends, I had my abortion in April 2020. I was 7 weeks. I had been with my boyfriend a little of a year at this point, and although we had talked about having children in the future, this was not the right time. I felt that in my bones. I was probably five … [Read more...] about Abortions and Spirituality

Submitted by: Kathleen in Oklahoma It's been many years since my abortion. Although I think of it from time to time with sadness, I still believe I made the right decision to end a pregnancy that resulted from a casual sexual encounter -- I was young and it was the 1970s. It was a horrible … [Read more...] about No Regrets… Almost

Submitted by: Kristen My boyfriend and I have been together 10 months. Well, sort of. He travels out of town for work and we see each other 2-3 weekends a month. I got my copper IUD out because it was causing terrible pain and periods, and went on the pill. As it turns out, the pill makes me a … [Read more...] about Logic vs. Desire

Presentado por: Samantha [English translation below] Un 15 de Abril, estando en el baño del trabajo, descubrí que estaba embarazada. Tenía un atraso de una semana, pero por el estrés, y una medicación que estaba tomando (con la cual noté cambios en mi período), no le di importancia. En el … [Read more...] about Mi historia

Submitted by: Kara I posted on May 22, 2020 about my 16 week abortion for Trisomy18 diagnosis. This is my update. It's not a positive or easy one if you're having abortion trauma and seeking reassurance. Skip it if you don't want to read about regrets. My daughter had Trisomy18 and I aborted … [Read more...] about 1 Year of Regret

Submitted by: Tori Hello friends! I am writing this message a year after getting an abortion. Although I came across this website shortly after my abortion as it was sent to me by my therapist, I did not see anything that spoke to my situation necessarily. While I admire all of the messages … [Read more...] about One Year Later

Submitted by: Ashley I had my abortion back in September 2020. I was and still am with my boyfriend, both 19 at the time. When I first found out, all I could do was cry. I’ve always loved and wanted kids at a young age, but I got so scared in that moment. I didn’t know what to do, and even … [Read more...] about My Story

Submitted by: Cait Just after Christmas last year I took a pregnancy test and found out I was pregnant. I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and don’t have a period, but was feeling a little off. I did not feel any real symptoms or sickness that I’d felt when I’d had my son 4 years earlier. My … [Read more...] about To My Son

Submitted by: Erin I had an abortion back in September, and my due date is quickly approaching. It was really rough as I was also dealing with a break up from a mentally and physically abusive boyfriend who was the father. I wanted so badly to keep my baby, but I knew it would not have been in … [Read more...] about Still Healing

Submitted by: Eliza I am writing this after having had a surgical abortion two months ago, and while it was a difficult emotional experience, it also proved to be a very positive experience overall. Before I share I will acknowledge that I had (and have) a ton of privilege going into this … [Read more...] about The Best Possible “Worst Case Scenario”

Submitted by: Kailey Hi I’m Kailey. I’m 19 years old, and I wanted to share my story for anyone going through something similar. I recently had an abortion done a month ago, and honestly I didn’t think it was going to be nearly as hard as it was. I found out I was pregnant when I was 4 and a … [Read more...] about The Pain That Doesn’t Seem to Get Better

Submitted by: Anonymous I found out I was pregnant because I had just missed my period 1 week ago. This was my second time after saying no to contraception. I am allergic to one of the ingredients used in them, also one of my friends got pregnant after using the IUD so I was completely … [Read more...] about My Dreadful Story

Submitted by: Unknown Ever since my abortion last November, I’ve had to stop going on social media. People announcing pregnancies make me tearful. It seems like I think of this loss more often than I thought I would. At first, I was unbothered. I still feel like I have a third baby somewhere. … [Read more...] about 4 Months After Abortion

Submitted by: Jane When I was 17 years old , I found out I was pregnant. I was devastated, scared, nervous. I was a senior in H.S. about to start college. My parents are very strict. I would’ve gotten disowned. I would’ve been such a disgrace and embarrassment to my parents. Everyday I repent … [Read more...] about I Wish I Could Wake Up From This Nightmare